Rural Health Network of South Central New York

A huge THANK YOU to our friends from Visions Federal Credit Union, United Health Services, ACHIEVE, and United Way of Broome County for joining us for this year’s Day of Action!

We had a fantastic day connecting over work, music, travel, and plenty of great conversation while helping our Produce Prescription program get ahead on voucher preparation and distribution.

We are grateful for your time, energy, and support. Thank you for spending the day with us!

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Food and Health Network
United Way

Update: we are pushing this group back 1 week, it will be Wednesdays June 10th- July 15th at noon!
Here's another opportunity to participate in The Chronic Pain Self Management Program, a weekly group conference call that helps you take charge of your health. We will meet over the phone on Thursdays at 3:00, June 3 - July 8. To register, contact Julianne Lee at jlee[at]rhnscny.org or via phone at (607) 788 - 6896

Happy Older Americans Month, help today by becoming a Volunteer Driver!

We're excited to share that our Farm to Early Care and Education Coordinator, Kevin Davidson, has been selected as a 2026 mentee in the Food Systems Leadership Network’s Community Food Systems Mentorship Program! 🌱

They will be joining a cohort of leaders from across the country while working alongside an incredible mentor, Sharon Thornberry, to connect, collaborate, and cultivate their growth as a leader.

Learn more about the program and this year’s cohort:
https://foodsystemsleadershipnetwork.org/public/the-fsln-community-food-systems-mentorship-program-proudly-welcomes-its-9th-cohort-featuring-35-mentees-from-across-the-country/

As another school year comes to a close, the Northern Broome CARES team would like to extend a huge thank you to our Master of Social Work interns, Will Berkowitz, Jonathan Freund, and Sophia Murry, for the compassion, dedication, and support they provided to our clients and community throughout the year.
Thank you for being part of the Northern Broome CARES team, and we wish you all the best in your future careers and continued work in social services! 💚

The program works with community-based organizations and behavioral health providers to expand access to critical unmet needs across a six-county region. https://www.wbng.com/2026/05/11/care-compass-collaborative-expands-access-social-care-services/

We have a huge announcement to make, and we are excited to officially introduce our new Executive Director, Epiphany Munoz!

After more than a year of intentionally searching for the right leader to guide Rural Health Network into its next chapter, we are thrilled to welcome someone whose values, energy, and vision align with our mission of advancing the health and well-being of rural people and communities.

As RHN continues to grow, evolve, and respond to the changing needs of rural communities, we were looking for a leader who understands the importance of public health, community engagement, and collaboration while bringing a modern and relationship-driven approach to leadership. In Epiphany, we found someone excited to build connections, strengthen partnerships, support innovation, and invest in the people and communities that make our work meaningful.

Epiphany brings experience in community engagement, workforce development, higher education leadership, and public health programming, with a professional background focused on creating opportunities, strengthening systems, and helping communities thrive through collaboration and strategic partnership.

Most importantly, throughout this process, it became clear that Epiphany genuinely believes in the mission of Rural Health Network and the power of community-informed leadership. Her enthusiasm for the work ahead, combined with her commitment to listening, learning, and growing alongside staff and community partners, makes us incredibly excited for this next chapter.

Please join us in welcoming Epiphany to the RHN family and celebrating the future ahead for Rural Health Network of South Central New York! 🎉

Rural Health Network wishes the Binghamton Black Bears a huge congratulations on their third Commissioners Cup victory! 🏆

Thank you for supporting nonprofits across our region, creating opportunities for community engagement, and being such a positive asset to the Binghamton community.

We appreciated the opportunity to be part of the excitement this season and are already looking forward to next year! 💚

Happening tomorrow!

Join me for a Utility Cost Community Forum this Thursday, May 7th, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM via Zoom. This virtual conversation will bring together residents, advocates, and experts to discuss the rising energy costs and their impact on households across our community. We’ll break down what’s driving these increases, share updates on state policies and available assistance programs, and talk about practical steps you can take to manage your energy bills.

Rural Health Network is offering a FREE Living Healthy Self-Management Program, designed to help you better manage chronic conditions, build healthy habits, and feel more confident in your day-to-day life.

In this program, you’ll learn how to:
• Manage pain and fatigue
• Set realistic health goals and make a plan to reach them
• Build skills to improve your overall health and lifestyle
• Connect with others on a similar journey

Wednesdays, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
May 13 – June 17
Northern Broome Senior Center
12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point, NY

To register, contact Megan Arenas-Cardoso: marenascardoso[at]rhnscny.org

607-352-4681